2017 Draft Lottery Discussion

[JohnnySic]

I think the Lakers are replete enough of young talent to steadily rebuild with or without it, but I'd definitely love to retain this draft pick as a safety cushion in case none of the current pillars blossom or if there is no prudential trade that can be made for a superstar (can't depend strongly on the free-agency pool to fish in superstars nowadays due to various reasons).

For once, I'd love all the anti-Lakers conspiricists to be proven right in their theories that they plan to rig the draft in favor of the Lakers. The Internet will be fraught with meltdowns if the Lakers win the number-one pick, and I'll love it enough that I'll actually snoop around the #rigged hashtag on Twitter to see all of the gems.

Already been settled:
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=432120

[qrich]

Got My Final Mock Done.

Used tankathon to determine the order.

[kurple]

Got My Final Mock Done.

Used tankathon to determine the order.

Why would Denver select a SG when we have Harris, Murray, Barton and Beasley?


they need the best defensive prospect out there, probably OG Anunoby. Especially with Gallo testing FA and Chandler wanting out

[Xiao Yao You]

The meltdowns if the lakers lose their pick. Ima bookmark this

let's hope!

[imdaman99]

Throw the Knicks a bone, Silver. I know we're at a time where the NBA doesn't need the Knicks to be good to be successful...
but imagine all the National TV games people would be excited to watch when you give the Knicks a stud rookie! Just imagine!

[qrich]

Why would Denver select a SG when we have Harris, Murray, Barton and Beasley?


they need the best defensive prospect out there, probably OG Anunoby. Especially with Gallo testing FA and Chandler wanting out

Ferguson won't be a SG this day and age, he's going to be playing the three in the NBA unless a team wants to go big, which is rare.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I want Fultz on the Celtics.

I'm convinced that Magic Johnson is dumb enough to take Ball with the #1 pick if the Lakers get it.

I'd rather have Lonzo than the guy who had the worst record in his conference last year.

[brownmamba00]

I'd rather have Lonzo than the guy who had the worst record in his conference last year.

I'd rather have someone that can play the pick and roll game and shoot the basketball.

That weird setshot of lonzo is gonna get exposed sooner then later

[KiiiiNG]

I'd rather have someone that can play the pick and roll game and shoot the basketball.

That weird setshot of lonzo is gonna get exposed sooner then later

Do you actually have any of your own thoughts or do you just regurgitate What you read from Lakers film room/blog?

[Rooster]

I'd rather have Lonzo than the guy who had the worst record in his conference last year.

Me too. Something can be said about a player who can't even lead his team to at least respectable record. Great players lead his team to wins especially at college level.

[Rooster]

I'd rather have someone that can play the pick and roll game and shoot the basketball.

That weird setshot of lonzo is gonna get exposed sooner then later

It's ugly shot but quite effective. The shooting % does not lie. Lonzo is an off ball type of player in the halfcourt setting anyway. DLo can run the pick and roll all day.

[Derka]

The Celtics never, ever win the lottery so I'm not holding my breath for tonight.

If we do luck out and get #1, take Fultz. If it ends up 2-4, trade the f*ck out of it.

[qrich]

I'd rather have Lonzo than the guy who had the worst record in his conference last year.

No kidding. The Washington Huskies lost more games by more than 15 than they did within 5 on top of the abysmal record.

I'd rather have someone that can play the pick and roll game and shoot the basketball.

That weird setshot of lonzo is gonna get exposed sooner then later

Funny, because all advanced metrics point to Lonzo being a good shooter. Here's his attempts from 3 (yes, the college line but if you saw UCLA play more than once, you'd know that he took the majority of his threes from around and beyond the NBA arc) versus Fultz and some other "great" shooters. Now, this doesn't mean Lonzo is the best of the bunch but it is an absolute joke to say he can't shoot.

Lonzo: 41.2% from 3 on 5.2 attempts per game, 67.3% TS, 66.8% eFG
Fultz: 41.3% from 3 on 5 attempts per game, 55.8% TS, 53.5% eFG
Monk: 39.7% on 6.9 attempts, 58.5% TS, 54.3% eFG
Markkanen: 42.3% on 4.4 attempts, 63.5% TS, 58.4% eFG
Kennard: 43.8% on 5.4 attempts, 63% TS, 58.1% eFG
Grayson: 36.5% on 6.5 attempts, 57% TS, 51% eFG
Bryce: 43% on 7.5 attempts, 63% TS, 59.7% eFG


Myth debunked.

[kurple]

Ferguson won't be a SG this day and age, he's going to be playing the three in the NBA unless a team wants to go big, which is rare.

I can guarantee you that Denver wont select Ferguson.. just trying to help you out

We need defense, shooting is a non issue

[JohnnySic]

Me too. Something can be said about a player who can't even lead his team to at least respectable record. Great players lead his team to wins especially at college level.

Some college player's games translate better to the NBA game. Fultz will likely be one of those.